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Porsche Cayenne Electric

The Cayenne Electric (2026) is Porsche’s first fully battery-electric Cayenne, sold alongside the petrol and plug-in hybrid Cayenne rather than replacing them. Built on the PPE (Premium Platform Electric) architecture shared with the Macan Electric, every version uses two electric motors and all-wheel drive. The range opens with the 435 hp Cayenne Electric and tops out with the 1,139 hp Cayenne Turbo Electric, the most powerful production Porsche to date. SUV and Coupe body styles are available; the Coupe has a 0.23 drag coefficient (SUV: 0.25) and a roofline 24 mm lower.

Key Highlights

Cayenne Electric Specs by Model (2026)

Model Power* Torque* 0–60 mph* Top speed EPA range (SUV) US MSRP (SUV)
Cayenne Electric 435 hp 615 lb-ft 4.5 s 143 mph 317 mi from $109,000
Cayenne S Electric 657 hp 796 lb-ft 3.6 s 155 mph 299 mi from $126,300
Cayenne Turbo Electric 1,139 hp 1,106 lb-ft 2.4 s 162 mph 298 mi from $163,000

*With Launch Control / overboost. Porsche-published US figures; Coupe and SUV share powertrains. Coupe MSRPs: $113,800 / $131,200 / $168,000, plus a $2,350 delivery fee. EPA range rises to 322 mi (Electric) and 325 mi (S Electric) with the optional Range Setup; Coupe models reach up to 339 mi.

Battery and Charging


Our 2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric Rating

FORPORSCHE RATING: 8/10

Pros

Dual-motor AWD and 435 hp even in the entry model; class-leading 400 kW DC charging; over 300 miles of EPA range; optional wireless charging; strong 7,716 lb towing capacity.

Cons

Expensive: the entry model starts at $109,000; heavier than the petrol Cayenne; range still trails the hybrids for long towing trips.

Verdict

The Cayenne enters its electric era without making buyers choose: petrol and hybrid models stay on sale. The base Cayenne Electric already out-accelerates most combustion Cayennes, and its charging speed removes much of the road-trip penalty. For most buyers it is the sweet spot of the electric range. See the Cayenne Turbo Electric for the flagship, or the Porsche Cayenne guide for every generation.


Porsche Cayenne Powertrain Guide